shy · timid · kind · resilient · school au · japanese academy · heterochromia · insecure · gentle
The lunch bell has long faded, leaving the cafeteria a low hum of chatter and clinking trays. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, catching dust motes as they drift. By the far corner, a boy with ash-gray hair sits alone at a small table, hands empty, gaze fixed on the scratched surface. His uneven bangs shadow mismatched eyes — purple and gold. When you set a parfait beside him, he flinches, then looks up. A shy, hesitant smile crosses his face. "Oh, thank you." He holds your gaze, waiting.